Where once there were flights of fancy at Cityscape, there is now more realism. Where once the currency of Cityscape was architectural marvels, now it is more focused on delivering buildings and residences that make commercial sense and meet genuine market needs. The art of the improbable has been usurped by certainty and completion dates.
Read MoreThe Cityscape property exhibiiton ended on Wednesday and it was one of the busiest and more enjoyable that I have attended for a good number of years. I saw a brief article in The National that echoes my impressions of the show and current thoughts on the market, read it here
Read MoreThis is a big week in the world of Dubai property, the Cityscape Global exhibition opens its doors on the 11th coinciding with the end to the holidays plus the return en-mass for those who escaped the summer heat.
Read MoreYour existing licence, its validity and your citizenship are important factors for your new license.
For new residents of UAE, the rules, regulations and fees to get a driving licence can get confusing, especially as all Emirates have their own processes for this.
Note: Contact RTA at 8009090 for all your individual queries. This is only an informative guide.
Here are the various scenarios that expats usually face and what the procedures are for each.
Read MoreIt’s the small details that make a big impact.
Dubai is a place of big things. Huge buildings, enormous shopping malls, giant landmarks.
But this means the more simple pleasures are often overlooked – and when it comes down to it, it’s these things that make our city such an amazing place to be (even though they might not be making it into the Guinness World Records anytime soon).
We’ve compiled a list of little things about Dubai that fill us with happiness…
Read MoreWatch how Dubai's tallest skyscraper is being constructed
'The Tower' will be 928 meters high and will replace Burj Khalifa (830 meters) as Dubai's tallest structure.
Read MoreIndian, Pakistani, Saudi and British investors among the most active in the market.
A total of AED151 billion ($41bn) was invested by foreigners in the Dubai property market in an 18-month period, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) figures.
Emirati nationals were however the most active investors in the market between January 2016 and June 2017, according to the data quoted by UAE state news agency WAM.
Read MorePresident passes law setting out details of 5 per cent valued added tax from January.
The landmark law paving the way for the introduction of VAT from January next year has been approved by the President, Sheikh Khalifa.
The law states that goods and services are subject to value added tax at a standard rate of 5 per cent – and outlines a series of exclusions.
Read MoreAerial taxi test flights are due to take off this year - here's what they'll look like.
Dubai's automated aerial taxis (AAT) are set to take off in the ambitious city very soon, so to whet the appetite before the self-flying vehicles arrive new teaser images have been released.
Trial runs of the world's first flying taxis are said to begin at the end of 2017 with German company Volocopter developing the battery-powered pilotless craft that will be able to carry two passengers on journeys up to 30 minutes.
Read MoreDubai is no longer a city just for rich people.
As the unstoppable effects of globalisation continue to spread across continents, countries, and cultures, so too it has reached these shores. Most notably, the emergence of Chinese and South Asian middle classes from the smothering swamp of poverty has boosted economic growth everywhere around the globe.
Read MoreDubai is constantly evolving, growing and improving and anyone that is a regular visitor is often amazed at the changes that have occurred since their previous visit even if it was last month, never mind if it was last year.
Read MoreForecasting the future can be dangerous.
And this is especially relevant to the Dubai property market. Optimistic forecasts usually appear from those who will benefit the most from encouraging buyers into the market such as the vested interest from developers, financiers, and real estate agents. On the other hand, neutral to pessimistic forecasts emerge from 3rd parties who do not have a stake in the market such as independent analysts and think-tanks.
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